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Motor vehicle accidents usually give rise to three legal processes:<\/div>\n
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  1. A criminal case where the State will prosecute the wrongdoer or accused;<\/li>\n
  2. A civil claim for the material damages to the vehicles and its contents or load (usually dealt with by your insurer); and<\/li>\n
  3. A statutory claim against the Road Accident Fund for damages as a result of injuries or the death of a party involved in the accident.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    It is very important to understand that, although these are three separate legal processes concerning motor vehicle accidents, they are very closely linked and the outcomes of each might affect the other.<\/div>\n
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    Contact STBB if you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident and need assistance or representation.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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